A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 7890143 Details
Epoch: 369 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 74336282 epoch_slot_no: 291482 block_no: 7889966 slot_leader_id: 4624978 size: 63454 time: 2022-10-16 06:42:53 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbd79a98ca51d9f3202e08a73bf8ec867857f70d3c00097c3511c54cf5553c344Block Operator
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